IN THE FIELD GUIDE
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otio.ai
Otio.ai is an AI research assistant platform that allows users to upload and chat across multiple document types including PDFs, videos, and web pages with page-level citations. It supports multiple AI models and is designed for professionals who work with large volumes of documents, providing structured syntheses and verified citations for research and analysis.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 14, 2026
A good fit for
- Researchers, consultants, lawyers, analysts, journalists, policy professionals, and students who need to manage and analyze large volumes of documents and multimedia sources.
Know the limitations
- Free plan limits monthly AI usage with upload limits of up to 10 files, 25MB per file, and 50MB total storage.
What you can do
- AI for Legal Research by uploading case files, depositions, and compliance documents to extract key facts and contradictions with verified citations.
- AI for Financial Analysis and Data Analysis by uploading data files, research reports, and market analysis to extract specific figures and create visualizations.
Features
- AI PDF Reader that supports unlimited PDFs per session with exact page citations and dedicated OCR for scanned PDFs.
- YouTube Video Summarizer that stores videos permanently in your research library and provides cited answers pointing to exact transcript moments.
- Multiple AI models available on every plan including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Llama, DeepSeek, Moonshot, and Otio Auto model router.
- Deep Research allowing multi-step research workflows across user sources and the open web with visible reasoning and citations on every plan.
- Integration with cloud storage and reference management tools including Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Zotero, Mendeley, and Box.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- Available as a web app, desktop app for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone app.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$0.00/month
$0.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Upload documents or connect cloud storage, then chat across all sources with any AI model, and receive structured syntheses with exact citations.
- Paste any YouTube URL to get a structured summary stored permanently, then ask targeted questions with cited answers pointing to exact transcript moments.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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